| There are a lot of names used for one particular type | | | | room to coordinate with different decorating themes |
| of home hardware that consists of a flush mounted | | | | – using a nautical theme plate in the bathroom can |
| plate that is attached to the wall and covers an | | | | be a wonderful whimsical touch while using a |
| electrical outlet or switch. It serves the purpose of | | | | reproduction Victorian design in the living room can be |
| concealing the hole in the wall and protecting the wires | | | | extremely elegant. Try to coordinate your new cover |
| inside from dust and damage. This is also a safety | | | | plate finish with the dominate finish of your other home |
| feature to prevent fingers or other objects from being | | | | hardware to create a unified look. Note: not all |
| jammed into the outlet (although this is not the same | | | | materials are available in every finish so check first |
| as "baby proofing" outlets with specially designed | | | | before committing to a particular style. |
| covers). | | | | Configurations |
| Cover plates are a simple design that can be attached | | | | A cover plate is most commonly used for switches |
| to any wall with small mounting screws. Understanding | | | | and outlets around the home or office. Standard |
| the type of plates available for the home is important | | | | switch plates can range from a single (1P) configuration |
| before buying any large quantity of plates – this is | | | | up to accommodating 5 (5P) switches. Larger switch |
| referred to as "configurations". Go through your home | | | | plates may be available – check with the |
| (or business) and make a list of the different types of | | | | manufacturer for specific size availability. |
| electrical outlets and switches that require covers and | | | | Â Â |
| the quantity of each needed (a simple tally will work | | | | Outlet covers (1O) |
| well for this). After the list is completed it is time to | | | | These are designed to cover outlet plugs and come in |
| search for a switch plate style. | | | | a variety of configurations – including multi switch |
| Electrical covers can be the most overlooked area of | | | | and outlet combined. This a common style used in |
| home design because they are readily available in | | | | bathrooms where outlets and light switches are close |
| many cheap materials (such as plastic). Taking | | | | together. |
| advantage of the opportunity to introduce new | | | | Toggle/Rocker Switch Covers (1R) |
| patterns or enhance an existing theme however is a | | | | This is a large rectangle configuration allows for toggle |
| great way to tie the look of your home together | | | | or rocker switches. This is also available with single |
| better than most people imagine. It is in the smaller | | | | switch and outlet configurations |
| details that a house becomes a home and electrical | | | | Phone/Cable Covers |
| covers are a big part of that. | | | | These consist of a small hole drilled out in the center |
| Designs range from basic rectangular covers with no | | | | of the plate. These are not interchangeable however |
| designs however to extremely ornate patterns that | | | | so be sure to select the appropriate style for a phone |
| have been cast from heavy duty materials such as | | | | line or cable wire. |
| brass. Switch plate designs can vary from room to | | | | |